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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 436.90 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 436.90 and 206.24 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 436.90 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/436.90 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 436.90 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 90,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,106.26/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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